Easy Way to Steam Winter Squash - No Peeler Required
- Butternut (or other winter squash) Squash
- 2 Tablespoons Melted Butter
- 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup (+-)
- ¼ Teaspoon Himalayan Salt (+/-)
- Carefully and with a sharp chef knife, cut off both ends of squash.
- Stand squash up on one end.
- Cut in half (lengthwise).
- Seeds and pulp can be removed now or after cooking.
- Put on cutting board, cut side down, and cut into a couple smaller pieces.
- Put into steamer basket and steam for about 35 minutes or until squash is soft.
- Remove from steamer and place on cutting board to cool.
- If seeds were not removed before cooking, carefully remove them.
- Once squash has cooled (about ½ hour depending on thickness of squash), scoop squash out into a mixing bowl.
- Add butter, salt, and maple syrup.
- Use electric mixer to blend.
- Re-heat before serving.
Recipe by Make Healthier Choices at https://makehealthierchoices.com/easy-way-to-cook-winter-squash-no-peeler-required/
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